All 4 Uses
focus
in
A Living Nightmare - Cirque Du Freak book 1
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- With that worry off my mind, I could focus on Steve and my real problem: whether to reveal the truth or not.†
Chpt 23 *
- Steve's eyes shot open suddenly and focused on me and Mr. Crepsley.†
Chpt 26
- My eyes were focused on Alan.†
Chpt 27
- As she was bending over, my eyes focused on the curve of her neck, and suddenly my mouth went dry.†
Chpt 28
Definitions:
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(1)
(focus as in: Turn your focus to question #2.) to direct attention or effort toward a single thing; or the ability to do so without getting distracted
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(2)
(focus as in: The focus of our study is...) where attention is concentrated or directed
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(3)
(focus as in: bring into focus; or out of focus) a state where something has come into view or can be seen clearly; or an adjustment made to permit a clear view
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(4)
(focus as with technical usage) technical usage typically involves some sense of center or concentration such as:
- physics — a point where things come together such as the point where light rays meet
- geometry — a fixed reference point (as of a parabola)
- geology — the point of origin of an earthquake
See a comprehensive dictionary for other less common meanings. - (5) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)